Chargers have given Patriots' Tom Brady fits in playoffs

The Chargers are entering the AFC divisional matchup very familiar with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

They are 0-7 against Brady and New England since QB Philip Rivers became the starter in 2006. Despite not having the greatest success against him, there is a stat to note, which is quite interesting and one that might provide hope.

Brady is 2-0 in his career against the Bolts in the playoffs, but he hasn’t been the same gunslinger that everyone is used to seeing, in the postseason. He has completed just 58.3 percent of his passes (49-for-84) with four touchdowns and six interceptions in the two games against the Chargers.

It’s likely not going to get any easier for Brady, as Los Angeles is coming off one of their best defensive performances in postseason history. The argument can be made that the Chargers have the best defense in the playoffs at the moment, but the statistics in the past can’t be taken for granted.

Whether defensive coordinator Gus Bradley decides to deploy the seven defensive back look again or go back to the normal scheme, they will have to be on their A-game against the future Hall of Famer.